When I wrote the Stones Trilogy I wanted it to be a series of books that made everyone think. I pictured teenagers reading the story and talking to their peers in study groups about Scott, Bruce, Sam, Eseza and Charlie. I pictured them shaking their fists at Kony but I also saw my readers closing the book and smiling because Charlie danced.

To help deepen your understanding of the book and the plight of child soldiers feel free to use the any of the resources below.​
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Resources for Book I, Bullets, Blood and Stones: the journey of a child soldier:

Bullets Blood and Stones: Teacher's Guide

Includes before, during and after questions to encourage class and small group discussion. Free to use and reproduce for educational purposes only.

Links
​and Other Books

Check out these links to learn more about child soldiers, their rehabilitation, and other information that could be a helpful start for further research or writing reports.
As an intermediate teacher, I’m always looking for a novel that will not only be of interest to my students, but also challenge the way they view themselves and their place in society.  Donna White’s “Bullets, Blood and Stones” was an ideal fit on both counts. 
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~ Derek Sawyer, grade 7 & 8 teacher, Crestview Public School

Additional
​Activities

Includes suggested art and written activities that can be assigned to students to promote further reflection. Free to use and reproduce for educational purposes only.

For more teacher and student reviews click here.
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To download the pdf of the teacher novel study guide and activities to Bullets, Blood and Stones: the journey of a child soldier, click here.
Resources for Book II, Arrows, Bones and Stones: the shadow of a child soldier:
Arrows, Bones and Stones: Teacher's Guide
Includes questions to encourage class and small group discussion. Free to use and reproduce for educational purposes only.
Additional Activities
​Includes suggested art and written activities that can be assigned to students to promote further reflection. Free to use and reproduce for educational purposes only.
I am a Grade 7/8 teacher of a Global Citizenship class and my students recently did a book study with this novel. It was extremely impactful, and my students not only enjoyed it but gained a great deal of insight and compassion toward the situation with child soldiers. They became very connected to Charlie, and very passionate toward trying to raise awareness of this issue. ​
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~ Lisa Dampier, grade 7 & 8 teacher, Westmount Public School
Students from Mrs. Dampier's class show off their c.d's. See "Additional Activities" for creative ways to extend your students' learning experiences.
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